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Patent GB-191029008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Business Financial Books.
Inventor: FRENCH HERBERT NOEL
IPC: B41L1/00
Filed: 1910-12-14
Granted: 1911-08-31
Abstract: 29,008. French, H. N. Dec. 14. Duplicating-books and the like; account books. -To facilitate bookkeeping, a sheaf of cheques is arranged in an over-lapping manner so that matter written on the top over-lapping portion o<3> is simultaneously entered in the account book a by means of carbon paper. In a modification, the backs of the over-lapping portions of the cheques are provided with duplicating material which is of such strength that only the matter written on the top line is duplicated. The sheaf of cheques may be attached to the leaf of the account-book by means of a clip &c., and the cheques are provided with perforations o<2> for detachment.
Patent GB-191029381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for use in the Treatment of Textile Fabrics with Liquids.
IPC: D06B3/10
Filed: 1910-12-17
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 29,381. Bradford Dyers' Association, Whitaker, T., and Graham, J. Dec. 17. Passing materials through fluid-suppling apparatus.-In treating fabric, preferably in full width, with liquids, as in dyeing, mercerizing, &c., in order to thoroughly saturate it, it is (1) led into the liquid; (2) led through an evacuated vessel; (3) passed again into the liquid. Suitable apparatus comprises a liquidtrough a, Fig. 1, into which extend vertical chambers b, b<1> connected at the top by another chamber c provided with an aperture d for exhaustion purposes. The fabric e passes around a roller g in the bottom of the trough a, through the chambers b, c, b<1>, over rollers h, i therein, and around another roller j in the trough a. If mercury columns b, Fig. 3, are used, the vertical chambers may be shorter ; separate small troughs l are used, and wooden blocks n faced with glass o are placed in the chambers b, for purposes of economy.
Patent GB-191101681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bone Cutters and like Machines.
Inventor: BENTALL EDMUND ERNEST
IPC: B02C23/00
Filed: 1911-01-23
Granted: 1911-11-23
Abstract: 1681. Bentnall, E. E., and Bingham, G. C. Jan. 23. Mills and apparatus.-Apparatus for cutting bones &c., consisting of a rotary cutter-plate against which the material is fed by a plunger in the hopper, is provided with two interchangeable feed-hoppers, and with means for automatically reversing the travel of the plunger at the ends of its upward and downward movements. A detachable ring a<2> is fitted in the opening of the table a in which the cutter f rotates, to allow the cutter to be removed, and the feed-cylinders g slide on guides a<3> on the table so that one of them may be arranged over the cutter while the other is being charged. The cylinders, which taper from the bottom to the top, are locked in position over the cutter by a sliding bolt h which engages in a notched lug g<3> at the top of the central boss g<2> of the cylinder. The vertical screw k, which operates the plunger c, is driven by gearing m from a shaft l carrying a double-ended clutch p and two loose pulleys o, o<1>, which are driven in opposite directions by belts from the main shaft d. When the plunger reaches the ends of its stroke, a nut n forces a notch in a rod u into engagement with a pin k<1> carried by a collar k<2> on the screw k. The rods u are connected to cranks on a rod t which operates the clutch p, by means of which either pulley is coupled to the shaft l. Or the plunger may be raised by counterweights &c. A cranked handle is fitted on the rod t. The crossed belt driving the pulley n, by means of which the plunger is fed downwards, passes over an adjustable jockey pulley to allow its tension to be varied. The cutter-spindle f<1> rests on wearing-disks adjustable by a screw f<3>, and is driven by bevel-gearing e<2> from a shaft e which is driven by gearing e<1> from the main shaft d.
Patent GB-191103335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Cans.
Inventor: ROLLIN JAMES CALVERT
IPC: F16N3/04
Filed: 1911-02-09
Granted: 1911-06-15
Abstract: 3335. Rollin, J. C., [Rollin, N.]. Feb. 9. Lubricating - cans.- An oil - can having a spring - pressed piston for delivering oil under pressure is provided with means for retracting the piston to enable the can to be filled. The piston consists of a base d of thick asbestos, or of metal with packing, which is drawn upwards by springs e. To allow oil to be poured in through an opening in the conical part b, the base d is retracted as far as a ledge g by chains h attached to a movable body part j, which slides on the outside of the cam a and is provided with a handle k and vent holes m. To hold the base in the retracted position, the handle n engages a notch in the side of a slot o in the part j. The spout is controlled by a spring-pressed valve t operated by a thumb-push s. To vary the delivery of oil, auxiliary spouts u of varying cross-sections are applied to the main spout c.
Patent GB-191106995-A (GB)
Title: A Collar Support, Stay or Stiffener, for use in Women's Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: FLETCHER ALFRED JOHN HUGH
IPC: A41B3/06
Filed: 1911-03-21
Granted: 1911-08-24
Abstract: 6995. Fletcher, A. J. H. March 21. Stiffeners for lace and like collars comprise a neck-band a, with upstanding supports c of celluloid or like material, and perforated for attachment to the collar bv stitching. The neck-band may be straight throughout, or provided with a point b, or with both a straight and a pointed part as shown in Fig. 3. The upstanding parts may be cut to the size required, and, in the form shown in Fig. 3, may be adjusted in position and inclination by means of removable pivots e.
Patent GB-191114427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for the Control of Gas Valves and Electric Switches.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: H01H3/02
Filed: 1911-06-17
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 14,427. Boult, A. J., [Kanagy, H. H., and Smet, G. W. de]. June 17. Lighting burners by electric devices.-Relates to an arrangement of push-button mechanism for controlling the lighting and extinguishing ot either gas or electric lamps, the device being more particularly applicable for use on automobiles. Push-buttons 63, Fig. 1, positioned in a casing 21 are each arranged to operate valves 42 through pins 67 engaging one or other of the arms 59 attached to disks 47. Each disk carries an insulated brush member 52 provided with a radially extending lug 53, the disk 47 being attached to a disk rigid with the valve 42 by a spring 57. To light one of the gas lamps, the plunger corresponding thereto is pushed in against the action of a spring 66. The pin 67 engages one of the arms 59 and turns the valve until it is stopped in the open position by a pin engaging a stop, the switch disk 57 by the same movement engaging the terminal 70 of the ignition circuit. By further inward movement of the plunger, the projection 53 engages the terminal 72 and completes the circuit through a sparking-coil to produce sparking at the burner terminals of the lamps. The plunger 63 is returned to its original position by the spring 66 when released, leaving the valve opened, a second inward movement of the plunger being necessary to close the valve. The plungers may also be releasably locked in the outwardly extended positions to prevent them from being tampered with.
Patent GB-191122417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Castors or like Devices for Chairs, Tables and other Articles of Furnitures and the like.
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 1911-10-11
Granted: 1912-09-26
Abstract: 22,417. Purefoy, Wood, & Co., and Parsons, C. W. Oct. 11. [Cognate Application, 5947/12.] Castors.-A castor horn is formed from a sheet metal blank of the shape shown in Fig. 1 by bending the projecting parts a<2>, a<3> at right-angles to the plane of the blank so as to form the shape shown in Fig. 4. A hole a<5> is formed in the central part a<1> of the blank to form a bearing for the castor pintle. A second bearing is formed in a cup-shaped member B, which is forced into position between the downwardly projecting parts of the blank. The member B may be formed integrally with the rest of the horn, as shown in Fig. 8, by employing the blank shown in Fig. 5. The part a<6> is bent downwards, then horizontally, and then upwards at a<7> to engage the flange a<3>.
Patent GB-191128842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Picture Hanging Devices.
Inventor: DAVISON ABBIE MANDANA
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 1911-12-21
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 28,842. Davison, A. M. Dec. 21. Pictures &c., hanging on walls.-The picture &c. 1 is gripped by arms 3 each formed with coiled resilient parts 5, engaging-fingers 7, and eyes 4 for the cord 13, the arms being secured together by being gripped between a nut 12 and a disk 8, which is formed with a flange having grooves to receive the arms.
Patent GB-191202337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Power Presses, Paper Cutters and similar Tools.
Inventor: BROWN LYMAN HOLDEN
IPC: F16P3/24
Filed: 1912-01-29
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 2337. Brown, L. H. Jan. 29. Gearing for starting machinery requiring both hands of operator to be occupied.-In a safety starting-device for presses and similar tools, the starting-treadle 7, Fig. 2, is prevented from being depressed by twe hooked levers 10, which can be disengaged by means of plungers 18 pneumatically operated by bulbs in boxes 13, Fig. 1, placed one at each side of the press. Both bulbs must be operated to release the treadle. The plungers 18 are arranged to have a slight leakage, so that the levers 10 cannot be held up permanently. A suitable housing 17 covers the mechanism.
Patent GB-191203136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cooking Stoves.
Inventor: STIMSON EDWARD FREDERICK
IPC: F24C15/32
Filed: 1912-02-07
Granted: 1913-02-07
Abstract: 3136. Stimson, E. F. Feb. 7. Cooking-stoves.-In a cooking-oven of the kind wherein hot air passes into the oven from tubes, chambers, &c. in an adjacent heater, non-return valves, shutters, or the like are fitted at the inlets of the tubes &c. to prevent the hot air from returning. The air-heating chambers d are preferably arranged like interdigitated baffles as shown in Fig. 2, and are heated by gas-burners a. The inner ends of the chambers d open direct into a lagged oven as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191203182-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Timetable in connection with Clocks or Timepieces.
Inventor: HISLOP DAVID BLAIKIE
Filed: 1912-08-07
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 3182. Hislop, D. B. Aug. 7. Reel and endless-web apparatus; rotary cylinder, disk, and like apparatus. - Relates to a device of the kind in which an ordinary clock intermittently drives a time-table in the form of a drum, dial, or the like, arranged behind an aperture. The drum 5 is driven by means of a pawl on a spring-controlled lever 3, actuated hourly by a cam 2 on an arbor of the clock. The motion of the drum or dial is regulated by a star-wheel 9 on its spindle, with which a spring detent 8 engages. Two drums, round which a paper strip passes, may be employed.
Patent GB-191203514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines.
IPC: B41F3/20
Filed: 1912-02-12
Granted: 1912-10-31
Abstract: 3514. Mann & Co., G., and Evans, A. B. Feb. 12. Cylinder machines; offset machines; tripping and like arrangements.-In travelling-cylinder machine for use either for direct or offset printing, of the kind in which the printing- surface b is adjustably mounted on a frame a carrying also an impression surface a<1>, the feed-board is mounted on the same frame as the travelling cylinder f. For direct printing, the cylinder f is placed at the extreme left of the machine, beyond the bed b, and a sheet is fed to the grippers f<2> by the feed-board mounted on the carriage and made in three parts c<1>, c<2>, c<3>. The lowest part is lifted at the right time through a lever c<4> and a stationary cam c<6> on the bed, so as to feed the sheet correctly to the grippers f<2>, which are then closed by a handoperated cam. The cylinder f is then moved over the forme b by a hand-operated pinion and fixed rack. On the return stroke the cylinder f, which was driven by a pawl f<3> on a spur-wheel engaging a lug f<9> on the cylinder, is not rotated. For offset printing, the sheet is not fed to the cylinder until this has passed over the forme b and received an offset impression. The cam c' next operates the feedboard c<1> to feed a sheet to the grippers f<2>, and the cylinder f travels over the impression surface a<1>. The sheet is then removed from the cylinder, which is returned to its initial position. The bed b may be adjusted by screws b<2> and lock-nuts b<3>.
Patent GB-191204169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Razors.
Inventor: POSTANS ARTHUR JAMES
IPC: B26B21/16
Filed: 1912-02-19
Granted: 1913-02-19
Abstract: 4169. Postans, A. J. Feb. 19. Razors, safety. The blade-tramping member is pivoted in extensions of the holder and controlled by a spiral spring E<2>. Notches F<1> which are formed in the blade are engaged by the arms E of the clamp, the blade being normally forced thereby into position, with the back portion resting upon the inclined surfaces 1) and the front edge engaging under the lips C formed on the guard and holder, and being withdrawn and released when the clamp is operated by the thumb-piece E' thereon.
Patent GB-191211675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Retarded-return Valves.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: F16K15/06
Filed: 1912-05-16
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 11,675. Boult, A. J., [Loomis, O. P.]. May 16. Check lift valves.-A valve D, Fig. 1, adapted for use in the indicator described in Specification 10,672/09 for measuring the explosion pressure in internal-combustion engines, has a free flow of fluid in the direction from the inlet B<1> to the outlet C' leading to the gauge, and has a restricted return flow hack into the cylinder, This return flow is obtained, in the preferred form, by a long spiral groove D<3>, Fig. 3, formed in the flat face of the valve D. It may, however, take other forms, and may be made in the valve seating. A priming-cup E provided with a valve E<1> is formed in the valve casing with passages E<2>, E<3>, and B<2> leading to the combustion chamber.
Patent GB-191212594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Laundry Irons.
Inventor: KENRICK CLIVE
IPC: D06F75/36
Filed: 1912-05-28
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 12,594. Kenrick, C. May 28. Electric hand-irons.-The electric heating-unit is constructed of wire a wound on a pair of mica formers b insulated by mica sheets from cast-iron plates c, the whole being secured together by screws h. Connexion with the terminals f is made by two plates e formed with flat extensions to make contact with the wire a.
Patent GB-191214443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Dividing Toffee and other Sweetmeats into Smaller Portions.
Inventor: SCRUBY CONSTANCE MARY
IPC: A23G7/00
Filed: 1912-06-20
Granted: 1913-05-29
Abstract: 14,443. Scruby, C. M. June 20. Apparatus for breaking - up toffee &c. comprises one or more pointed piercers mounted upon a fulcrumed or sliding part. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the piercers m are mounted upon a counterbalanced lever h adjustably fulcrumed in brackets g carried by a hollow base a screwed in a tray b to a base c. The base a is perforated or grooved beneath the piercers and provided with a discharge opening w. The lever h may be spring-controlled. In one modification, the piercers are carried by a slide vertically reciprocated by the lever h, and the toffee &c. rests upon a marble block. In another modification shown in Fig. 5, the piercers are carried by one arm of a pair of pliers. In these modifications, the piercers may be adjustably carried.
Patent GB-191214531-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for the Attachment of Handles to Coffins and for analogous purposes.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM
IPC: A47B95/02
Filed: 1912-06-21
Granted: 1913-02-13
Abstract: 14,531. Smith, W. June 21. [Cognate Applications, 16,819/12 and 20,679/12.] Handles are attached to coffins by bearings 4 each secured by a single nail 10. The bearings may take any one of the forms shown in Figs. 2, 5, and 7, and when detached from the coffin are retained on the handle by their resiliency.
Patent GB-191225288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Change-speed Gears and Clutches for Motor-cycles and the like.
Inventor: ALLTREE ARTHUR
IPC: B62M25/00
Filed: 1912-11-05
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 25,288. Alltree, A. Nov. 5. Variable-speed epicyclic gearing for motorcycles &c. Gearing, comprising a compound epicyclic train without annulus and a single epicyclic train with annulus, has the free-engine friction clutch A arranged in combination with the first or driving member B of the gear, the last element being directly secured to the hub shell. As shown in Fig. 1, the compound planetpinions D, D', mounted upon the driving- member, gear with a controllable sun-pinion E and with internal teeth upon the annulus G, H of the single train, the carrier J of which is fixed to the hub shell. For the direct drive, the sun-pinions engage dogs upon rotatable members such as the driving-member and the annulus; a lower speed is furnished by clutching the pinion L to the fixed clutch 0, and a still lower speed by then clutching the pinion E to the pinion L. By using each train separately, and then both together, the gear may, however, be arranged to provide four speeds. Moreover, the single train may be disposed adjacent to the driving-member of the hub, and the compound train adjacent to the driven member, the externally-toothed member with which the smaller of the compound pinions gear being fixed to the hub. The gear may be arranged upon a countershaft in an extension of the engine crank casing, and driven by chain or toothed gearing from the engine shaft. Specification 13,728/12 is referred to. According to the Provisional Specification, (1) when a single axle clutch is used it may be placed at either end of the gear or between the sunpinions, (2) a plate or other form of friction clutch, such as a single or double cone clutch, may be arranged in conjunction with either the driving or driven member of the gear, pin-andslot mechanism or quick-pitch screw mechanism on the axle or a rod within the axle being used to disengage the clutch elements, and (3) as a countershaft gear the mechanism may be arranged upon either a fixed or a rotatable axle.
Patent GB-191227112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Rotary Engines and Pumps.
Inventor: POYET LEON FELIX
IPC: F04C2/352
Filed: 1912-11-25
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 27,112. Poyet, L. F. Nov. 23, 1911, [Convention date]. Fixed-abutment type; discharge and suction passages.-In a reversible rotary pump, motor, &c. of the sliding-rocking vane type, the vane a is secured to a central boss c having an end disk g, and projects through a slot in an eccentric drum e mounted on a shaft f and having an end disk h. The disk g is provided with a port of special form disposed on one side of the vane a, and the disk h has two specially defined ports disposed on the opposite side of the vane. Annular passages k, l in the casing register with these ports, which communicate with the working spaces both inside and outside the drum c and are preferably arranged so that their available areas at any moment are proportional to the rate of increase or decrease of the volume of those spaces.
Patent GB-191229271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lubricators.
Inventor: BETTAQUE CHARLES
IPC: F16N25/04
Filed: 1912-12-19
Granted: 1913-03-06
Abstract: 29,271. Bettaque, C. Dec. 19. Lubricant conveyed by mechanical means.- In a lubricator for motor-bicycles &c., oil is conveyed to a number of outlet pipes by adhesion to a rotating disk. A disk e is pressed downwards by a spring upon a number of surfaces f projecting above the bottom of a vessel a. Slots l in the surfaces communicate with pipes n leading to the parts to be lubricated. Oil introduced by a pipe r and port r<1> adheres to the underside of a disk, and some is carried over the rounded edge o or o<1>, Fig. 3, of the projection f ; this oil is scraped off by the opposite sharp edge of the slot l and enters the outlet pipe. The disk is rotated in either direction by a worm z or is fixed to a rotating shaft. The spaces between the projections f are connected by an annular recess b<1> around the central pin b. In a modification, the disk is pressed upwards by a spring against surfaces f arranged above it.
Patent GB-191306333-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for the Separation of Impurities from Liquid by Centrifugal Force.
Inventor: HAMILL JAMES
IPC: B04B1/04
Filed: 1913-03-14
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 6333. Hamill, J. March 14. Cream separators and machines for separating liquids from one another, or from solids, by density.-Impurities of greater and less density than the liquid are separated therefrom in two stages, the separation being effected in separate compartments, and the impurities periodically or continuously discharged. The drum a carries a hollow conical boss a<1> in which is housed the shaft b. Inlet ports a<2> are formed at the sides of the boss, and beneath these are projecting lips to receive the liquid, which may, however, be supplied through the top. Midway of the drum is a downwardly - inclined baffle - plate, either terminating within the wall of liquid or provided with ports to allow the liquid and its lighter impurities to pass into the upper chamber e. The liquid passes out through ports f<1> at the edge of an upwardly-inclined baffle f, between a plate g and the baffle f, and is thrown into a discharge chamber over the curved edges of the plate g, from whence it may be drawn off through a test tube i<1>. Valves j<1>, j<2> in the drum are operated by water pressure from a reservoir when required to scour the drum. and they discharge the impurities on to an inclined floor h<2> leading to a gutter h<3>. The liquid supply should be stopped and water supplied to open the valves as soon as the test tube i' shows that the discharge is not clear. The impurities may, by stopping the drum, be discharged from the bottom. Blades may be arranged in the lower compartment to rotate the liquid, and the clear liquid may be led to the discharge chamber through U-tubes. Vertical perforated plates may be provided in each compartment to prevent undue disturbance to the separated impurities. Fig. 3 shows a pivoted scraper pipe q, brought into position by a screwed rod q<2>, for first separating the light impurities, but discharge valves may also be provided. Ports c' communicate with the upper chamber d. The two compartments may be arranged as separately-driven containers.
Patent GB-191309140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thermostats for Controlling Electric Circuits.
Inventor: PRIM ARTHUR WILLIAM
IPC: G08B1/08
Filed: 1913-04-18
Granted: 1914-04-20
Abstract: 9140. Prim, A. W., and Roper, F. W. April 18. Thermal switches.-An expansion member controls the movement of one or more contacts the closing of which energizes an electro-magnet thereby causing one or more weights or springs to ensure a good contact. As shown, one or more zinc cylinders A are connected with one arm of a lever B, the other arm of which operates two bowed springs D, D' carrying con.. tacts c, e<1> controlling the circuit through a solenoid g<3>. Pivoted weights F, assisted if required by adjustable springs H, bear against the springs D, D'. When the contacts e, e<1> are opened by the contraction of the cylinders A, a bridge g<1>, carried by the core of the solenoid g<3>, falls and engages with prongs f<2> on the weights to relieve the pressure on the contact-springs. When the contacts are closed, the bridge is lifted from the prongs, to allow the weights to assist in maintaining contact. The lever B is carried on a lever M, pivoted to the frame C, and connected at one end with a link m<3> to compensate for the expansion of the frame. The contacts e, e' are shunted by a non-inductive resistance K to prevent sparking. The core of the solenoid g<3> opens a switch G against the action of a spring, and controls the insertion of resistances in the field winding of a dynamo supplying current to heaters. Specification 16,317/12 is referred to.